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This year I was planning on skipping RTX prime for RTX London. I've already booked a flight and hotel for London so that is all set. Then I was thinking... if I skip PAX east I could go to Friday and Saturday of RTX Austin. I would have to leave Sunday morning for Portland sadly.

PAX is almost here, it would be nice to fit it in, but Boston is so expensive. What does everything think? What are your experiences? I've had good and bad days at both events so that hasn't really swayed me.

Every once in a while a friend will try and get me into a particular streamer or web creator. On rare occasions it's not so bad. For the most part I don't like any of it. It gets me thinking... is it all really that bad? Is it something wrong with them, or me? Maybe I just... maybe...

But then RT comes out with a new show and I die laughing, crying, or from any other number of feelings. I can't be the only one.

Anyway, what is everyone up to this weekend? Did you see all the new show clips from RTX Sydney?!I hope to see lots of people on here posting about all their favourite parts. High fives for everyone!

(sorry for the short form posts lately, just trying to get back in the groove)

I've been doing more of the make the pictures with a camera thing. I was going to post some on here, but I've already seen a good amount of people just copy-pasting others art. Do you like cool pictures of places and things? Do you have instagram? Well then you complete the Venn diagram of people who should go follow me on IG. Coincidentally enough I go by the same name there. www.instagram.com/stryfe_ryder/ so go show me some love there if you could.

So my job is now trying to block the RT site on the network. They don't block youtube, FB, Twitch, or netflix... I think they noticed how many hours and gigs of content were streaming in from that site to my office. Why pick on me?! Pick on the people on their facebook all day. I can work on a report while listening to a podcast. They can't do budgets while posting cat memes on social media.

I know there are more serious issues out there right now.

yeah, like that... but this is a battle I can win. Or get fired over.

That is sort of like winning if you think about it though.

In other news, It looks like I won't be able to take vacation for RTX Austin due to already being on vacation in Portland that week. That may seem like bad news. This again is all a matter of perspective. What it really means is that I will have to go to RTX London instead. Oh no, woe is me, this is such a tragedy.

I was just watching the Off Topic wrap up of 2017 and have to say it was nice to see a few things hit their stride this year. It has been a few years since things felt like they had really gelled. It's pretty clear from the views, if you want a solid run of million view videos you have to go back before GTA-V era. That said, I am hopeful for new things on the horizon. If Jack and Geoff are excited for what is in the works, how could I not be?!?

I am looking forward to what they come up with. I know they have to get views and sponsors, but I miss things like the Skyrim Psst Psst Fuuuuk video. Geoff has an idea for something funny, and him and Gavin shoots it before going to work. I died laughing, I still do. If autoplay brings up Pissing off the Preacher I laugh until I cry. It just goes to show that the office is not where the best ideas always happen. Hopefully they continue to remember that. It's not always about playing the most recent game, sometimes you just need funny people with a cabbage or a tomato.

As 2017 wraps up I've only got a few days left to reflect on my year and what I hope and aspire to in 2018. Big things await us all, time to get out in that big scary world.

You ever start to fall asleep then get an idea stuck in your head for a song about Akshay from Heroes and Halfwits? I basically want to just dub the new lyrics over these riffs. Sounds like a good task for the plane to RTX. Anyone else getting to RTX early? I am there over a week for some art contracts but have plenty of time to chill and explore.

Its time for me to start putting together a Christmas/ Hogswatch/ Wintersday/ etc card list for all you wonderful people. If you want to get a RT/AH themed card from me this year just leave me a comment. If I don't have your address we can sort that out at some point. I've watched RT content on the holidays since the 2005 PSA, and have shared it with friends outside of that old LAN group since the "Spirit of Giving" comic came out in 2008.

So in the same spirit of giving, I want to help us all feel a little closer and loved for the holidays. Though I will probably not have questionable activities that involve a stocking and what one can only hope is a candy cane... probably.

If you are reading this, then I want you to know one simple thing. This year, I am thankful that you exist as a person. Whether you are spending the holidays with your friends, family, at work, or alone, you matter, and I appreciate you.

We may not always agree, we may not always talk, but you have a spark of life in you that deserves to burn as a bright beacon of hope.

Take some time for others and for yourself if you can, and if you get overwhelmed by it all, then by all means curl up in a comfy chair with a hot cup of cocoa and a good movie, book, game, whatever you are into.

If you are stuck spending the holidays alone and it's getting to you, feel free to shoot me a message. I will be doing some charity things today and Friday, but I'll be around all weekend, and will try and be available for chats or co-op gaming for anyone who needs a friend.

This weekend I learned a lesson in being careful what you wish for. Sometimes it's really fun to hear a new spin on something. I mean, who didn't love old timey Burnie (or Ryan for that matter)

Now just imagine of that was the voice Burnie was using when a series took off and he was stuck with it. That's sort of where I am right now. I've been doing VA / VO projects as I find them around the internet and IRL. Most of them you end up with a pat on the back and it's over.

Well last night I was working on a monologue for a character from the southwest. I really went at it with gusto and went old timey gold miner with it. I was just filling in time before some plans to chat last night, banged it out in two takes, 2 minutes of edits, and uploaded to the server. I figured they would ask me to do a retake or just ignore it. Overnight it was downloaded or played live about 50 times!

Why of all projects is it the one where I sound like Yosemite Sam that takes off out of the gate?

I have always took the advice posted by the RT/AH staff of just creating and putting everything out there. In the beginning it will be crap, but it will improve over time if you stick to your craft. If I become type cast as a 49er though, boy will I regret taking that advice!

Ok, seriously though, they are so right! My first one or two audiobook readings were garbage. Hell, I am still a bit rubbish, but I've come a long way, and have a lot more fun doing it. If there's a project you've been thinking of, just do it. <3

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LarcherFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

8 months ago

You best be ready to get a hug from a bear at RTX. Also Drinks?

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CaszieFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
Fishy Queen

2 years ago

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CaszieFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
Fishy Queen

2 years ago

Happy Valentine's Day, cuuuutttiiiie! <3

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StryfeRyderFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

2 years ago

this, YES, yes

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CaszieFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
Fishy Queen

2 years ago

You are the worst.

(but you could super conquer the world if you wanted)

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ToptoastFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
Keeper of the Breakfast

2 years ago

Thanks for accepting my request! I saw you weren't on my friends list, so I had to correct that. :)

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StryfeRyderFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

2 years ago

No worries! Glad to get it sorted. Hope all is going well :)

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LarcherFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

2 years ago

Oh you glorious son of bitch. Congrats on being a FU. Use this power wisely.

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StryfeRyderFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

2 years ago

Thanks mate! luckily I had just posted RTWU so I left that up for any who came across my page. Wanted to keep the love moving around the community. I've been on the road and havent seen much twitch, hows the streams going?

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ninjacakeFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
Senzu Bean!!!

2 years ago

Featured User Hype!

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StryfeRyderFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

2 years ago

Thanks mate! I am feeling the love. Also, that is possibly the most wonderful gif I have ever seen.

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EmmaLeadFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
FeaturedUser World Champ

2 years ago

Happy FU Day friend!

I got your christmas card! It was so awesome! Thank you so much!

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StryfeRyderFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

2 years ago

I just got home from a trip and saw one from you as well! will be doing a TY post soon. I didn't even notice I was FU. I have all of the warm and fuzzies from it.

mah boi! You have to let me know when your birthday's coming up! I found the best thing ever, of all time, that you would really enjoy and appreciate bcs good writing is the best!

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StryfeRyderFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

2 years ago

well I appreciate you thinking of me mate! oddly enough my birthday is two weeks from tomorrow. I almost forgot it was coming up. Hope 2016 is going well so far = )

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BostonPokeFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

2 years ago

Thanks for the comments! I will absolutely be at PAX East this year! (we'll be at the Omni Parker House, trying those fancy rolls) I'm not sure how the SideQuEast event will be handled this year, but I'll make sure Grady knows to pass along my contact info to help run another event. It was a blast. I'll have a hard time finding better last minute gifts than those Pez dispensors!

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StryfeRyderFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

2 years ago

Hey now, I had a lot of fun throwing dice regardless of what the prizes were. Good food and friends is what it is all about.

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CaszieFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
Fishy Queen

2 years ago

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CaszieFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
Fishy Queen

2 years ago

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StryfeRyderFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

2 years ago

I... what? .... why....

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CaszieFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
Fishy Queen

2 years ago

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John-BFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
BlackHispanic

Bro, I hope you have an awesome week this week! I'd just like to let you know how glad I am to be friends with you, your level of awesome is through the roof, I love how much thought you put into recognizing community members for stuff they do that you want to give them credit for for essentially being an above average community member, And thank you for starting up the marathon stream, that was a fun way to show support for monty in that time of need and also for getting to know other community members that i otherwise wouldn't have met, as well as learning the joys of tuning into streams. This may seem very WaF day-esque, but fear not because i was stuck doing hw during the day and didn't have time to come up with meaningful stuff to say. And also, I have a permit, it says "I can do what I want"

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StryfeRyderFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

2 years ago

While I feel the pain of that struggle, I almost died laughing when it popped up to "please reconnect controller" I will try and brain storm some good achievements if that is going to stay as an ongoing series thing.

I don't know how you feel about random friend requests but I would like to be your friend. Do you accept my courtship? If I must work at this friendship then I shall truly fail. I'm no good at replying nor am I good at starting conversations. I'm introverted as introverts can be but I like you and I hope we can become friends. *shrugs shoulders* I'll toss you the invite, do with it what you will. *skips off into some far off land of unicorns and rainbows* You could be here too, if you became my friend. xD So shneaky with mah favors.

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StryfeRyderFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

2 years ago

Clearly nothing can go wrong, I turn my back for a few days and you're miss featured user lol. Don't go forgetting us little people now that you're famous!

Just about to finish (last few pages really) and he is basically detailing his experiences of the war. He doesn't talk about everything that happened, but his account works. From the beginning of WW2 and his pilot training to Operation Pedestal. It just talks (and a bit sadly) his experiences of his comrades being killed off and how he just learns to deal with it.. Followed by war fatigue. More of an interesting read than you'd think.

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StryfeRyderFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

3 years ago

Just ordered it off of amazon, thanks for the information ^_^ looking forward to checking it out.

StryfeRyderFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

3 years ago

stuck in a boring meeting at work, good time to catch up with my RT pals It's going to be an insanely busy year/semester for me. Just hoping I can offset some work hard with some play hard. Hopefully things for you stay slow enough you can enjoy yourself.

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FlyFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
Keeper of Blades

3 years ago

alright... a little hectic, but not too bad. You?

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StryfeRyderFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

3 years ago

No problem, been watching for a while figured it was time to kick things up a notch. Thanks for accepting :) How have things been on your end?

Unfortunately I shan't be at PAX East. I have too many bills and not enough money already.

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StryfeRyderFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

3 years ago

You will be sorely missed, I hope bills aren't interfering with too many things. I guess I will try and live without an Arcy fix until RTX. If there's any pax exclusive merc/etc you end up having an eye on give me a shout I'll try and nab them for you.

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CaszieFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
Fishy Queen

3 years ago

Thank you so much for the friendship! :D

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CaszieFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
Fishy Queen

3 years ago

I was mildly surprised that we weren't already friends! I watched you but I guess we never took the next step until now. ;D

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StryfeRyderFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

3 years ago

Very welcome! I realized after your journal post that I've been following you for a year and never added you. Silly me

Agent_CainFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

3 years ago

Hey mate! Wonderful to hear from you and was fantastic to meet you at PAX. I am always down to chat good sir and honestly I may not be the best photographer, especially this year haha, but I'm more then happy to talk about it.

I use a Panasonic Lumix (I can't think of the model off the top of my head). It may not be as good as an SLR but it was one of the best "point and shoot" cameras at the time when I picked it up. It makes for a fantastic con camera IMO because its compact, takes high quality pics from close or far, and shoots video in HD.

I only really have two issues with it. Number one is I wish it was just a tad smaller (so I could drop it in my pocket or something) but the carrying case I have for it works just fine and can be slung easily. The other issue, is like most cameras unfortunately, its very hard to take a great photo in low light at long range (I.E. for main theater panels and the concerts). You have to either open the shutter more (and get blurry photos if people are moving a lot) or increase your ISO, which makes them a little grainy and less clear the higher you go. However, once I've taken a few test pics and found a decent balance I can usually get some good photos (not great, but good enough). This year though wasn't really my best for photos though.

I am considering getting a new camera fairly soon as I'm hoping with new technology over the past few years I can get something even smaller that has even better low light capability. I guess we'll see lol.

So how are you?

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